A thorough test review of the 2024 Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro with a strong dirt focus. We spend three full days and cover over 1,300 kilometres of mainly dirt kilometres as we ride from Melbourne to Sydney, Australia.
A couple of years back we tested the Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro, since that time the mid sized adventure market has been flooded with upgraded and new models that make it challenging to work out what is the best mid sized bike for you.
For 2024, Triumph have come out swinging with a substantially upgraded model. Key highlights include a more powerful engine, better suspension, and a suite of useful accessories that come standard with the bike. And then there’s the price $25,990 ride away.
With significant changes to the bike I felt it was worthy of a new review and I reached out to Triumph Australia to get two loan bikes for a decent warts and all test that would be strongly dirt oriented.
In terms of disclosure the bikes are provided on loan, no money changed hands for this review and Triumph Australia had no input into the production of this video.
Clubby and I settled on a 1,300 kilometre trip from Melbourne to Sydney through the Victorian High Country and hinterland. The ride covered a wide range of dirt surfaces and conditions as well as black top and a little freeway, a typical Australian Adventure tour.
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Index
00:00 Introduction
02:20 First Impressions
09:05 Suspension
12:45 Ride Modes,TC, ABS
18:44 Ergos
19:45 Fuel Efficiency/Range
20:40 Good / Bad
22:40 Competition
24:40 Standard Acessories
26:33 Triumph Tech Specialist
39 Comments
Feels like the norden 901 expedition has the same level of equipment and accessories as standard and the ride modes are able to be changed on the fly. Also the WP suspension a better option on the Expedition. Great review as always!
Great review, I think I need to get a test ride, as for having to stop to change modes, while it is annoying for you guys down under, it's ok for me, although I don't think the young chap understood what you were on about Dave….but having worked at a triumph dealership a few years ago, most of their electronics are a bit on the nanny side….🤦😅, can't wait for the next video 👍👍
You aroused my interest in this bike. What did you think of the weight and any tip over feeling when manoeuvring
Nice work boys, great review
is Africa Twin not a competitor?
The updates have turned a great bike into an incredible bike. Triumph clearly listened to their punters and firmly put the 900 RP back at the top of the want list.
for switching from off road pro to road mode, you can hold the mode button for a few seconds and it will do it on the fly. You just can't go from road to off road.
The bike itself looks amazing and the price for what you get is hard to beat. BUT, Triumphs digital instruments are really poor, the graphics look like they're from 2005 with metal highlights everywhere and the whole system is just slow and has a frame rate of like 5. Not good enough in 2024 imo.
Honda Africa twin (2024 manual ) is also there to pinch the race.
Can’t understand why every year these bikes become more of a Nanny state … riders have more trouble just staying on the right side of the road on dirt tracks than any issue this over bearing technical garbage solves.
I think having to stop to change that mode setting is a good thing. Even looking down at the screen for three seconds means you can travel 100m without looking where you are going. All eyes should be looking ahead. Not so much safety as common sense!
@MADTV – You have stumped me now. I had gone from Tiger to 901 for my end of year upgrade plans based off your 901 reviews…and now the Tiger is back in the running. Which of the two do you prefer if you had to pick for multi-day, 8-12 hour day rides predominantly off the black top in typical Aussie conditions IE easy to moderate technical difficulty?
Regarding comparison to the WR, and I know you both love your Teneres. My 5 cents is I would not put World Raid in the same arena as the 900s like N901, KTM890 and Tiger900. The WR is overweight for a 700 when you look at the streamlined weights some of the 900s are coming in at now and grossly under-powered compared to the 900s. And for touring mileage I'd rather be sitting on a 901 or Tiger vs a WR all day, day after day
Keep the Tenere 700s where they belong- competing with the likes of the Husky 701.
Hello guys! Great review, but what about engine vibrations? You missed this topic completely.
Great review! Any comment on heat management. Does it still direct all the hot air to rider's legs?
Funny…my 2008 Triumph Sprint has that same drive me nuts centerstand slap!
I watched your video even though I will never buy that bike. It's too strong, too tall and too heavy for my needs. Of course, too expensive for my income… I like the look, sound and cushioning. I'm thinking about something that doesn't weigh more than 150 kg. My current horse is 180 kg and after back surgery, it's too much when he has to get up off the ground…. 130 kg would be ideal. 👍
The only way I'd ride a Triumph would be if I was given it for free.
These guys are so entertaining. Wonderful looking bike.
Great review guys as always. It has a lot more standard than my 890adv R but the suspension sounds to soft for me. Otherwise sounds like a fun bike.
Go to the pnw, Australia stinks lol
Thanx for the review … what motorcycle should one pick between the updated Tiger Rally Pro vs the Desert X
Rally pro 24 or T7 World Raid?
Good review guys.
You had me at 3:40. Pie, sausage roll, tiger 900 RP, whats not to like?
Cam Donald. Respect!
I swear you can adjust all the modes on the fly you just need to close the throttle to make the selection
this bike is so beautyful,thanks. I will buy it
Have a 23 model. 4 months off road waiting for parts after an off. Would never touch a Triumph again.
My problem with triumph motorcycles is : reliability… I've seen a lot of people having issues with this brand…I don't know , I wouldn't feel comfortable taking this bike around the world, just because of that.
Any engine heat issues on these when going slow?
Comparing with 800de, whats you opinion on the suspension, on offroads
i know its all chinese and such, but are you guys going to review Kove and CFmoto allroads to?
Another awesome, comprehensive and totally informative review. Thanks legends. So, now my only question is "how does it compare on road and off road to the Norden 901??". I have narrowed it down to those two and only those two! Give me your insights lads!
I just test ride the 24’ tiger rally pro and was surprised by the intense heat roasting my left thigh. Did you experience this?!!
Great review, that ash grey tiger is a stunner. Love my 21 gt pro, but a new rally pro would probably be more versatile especially here in NZ. Keep up the good work
the lads are making a sale
Any chance you guys could maybe do a follow up test demonstrating how effortlessly this bike handles some knarly off road conditions when things turn wet & muddy. Much as we’d all love to do a long way round type on/off road adventure in the dry only, unfortunately the weather doesn’t always co-operate 😊
Triumph rose from ash from building pos to one of the finest and extremely relibale bikes on the market…
Great video. as always Dave!! Today I've tryed the new tiger and i loved it. Next week i'm gonna try the desertx. Which one would you recommend between the two? Cheers